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AV55 JWE

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,849 mi
Last recorded140,849 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 JWE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 140,849 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 134,200 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 127,885 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 122,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 116,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 116,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 108,460 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 99,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 99,092 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 90,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 84,349 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

under trays and plastic covers fitted front to rear

Fail 22 Sep 2016 84,348 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

under trays and plastic covers fitted front to rear

Pass 22 Oct 2015 74,730 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 74,717 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 69,566 miles

Nearside front tyre is on the 2mm wear bars

Nearside rear tyre is wearing low on the inner edge and nearing the 2mm wear bars

Pass 16 Oct 2013 63,513 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 63,512 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 57,135 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 54,407 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and offside rear tyre's has cuts in side wall

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

plastic covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Oct 2010 47,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tyre presure warning light on

Pass 7 Oct 2008 31,196 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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AV55 JWE is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 98,671 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV55 JWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV55 JWE is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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